Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Gardening for Everyone

Just because you live in a city with no backyard doesn't mean you can't grow your own fruits and veggies. You can save money, energy and your health (no pesticides, harmful chemicals, etc.) by growing your own food.

The trick? Just use the right pots or containers. Planet Green gives us a list of 66 things you can grow at home -- even for you urban gardeners. Check it out.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

What Can You Do For The Earth?

As Earth Day approaches, living green is more on peoples' minds than ever. Here are five changes you can make to your lifestyle to help heal the planet. What are you doing to be more environmentally conscious?

1) Recycle. One of the most beneficial and important things you can do for the environment is recycle. Recycling waste allows materials to be reused rather than thrown out -- and buying recycled material is promoting that healthy lifestyle. Make the right choice.

2) Buy a Water Bottle. Why waste money and plastic on something that comes out of a faucet for free? Having a water bottle is frugal, convenient, and good for the environment.

3) Bike to Work. As the warm weather is rolling in, why not be outside a little more? Not only are you helping the planet, you're helping your health. Burn some calories and save loads of gas by pushing those pedals instead of a car.

4) Turn Off the Lights. How many times do you leave the house without turning off all of the lights? By making sure the lights are off when you're not there, you'll save money on your electricity bill and power on the electrical grid.

5) Buy Organic. We're not saying that you have to eat 100% organic from now on, but introducing organic produce into your diet will make a difference. It is a certified sign of chemical-free food and a clean earth.

Tell us what you'll be doing to save the planet on April 22 and take a look at our cute and stylish earth-friendly organic baby line >>

Monday, April 12, 2010

Spring Ahead

Welcome to the new and improved PO Baby Blog! We're thrilled to have redesigned our template to make things clearer and easier for you -- our readers.

As springtime is finally making a big comeback, we'd like to reflect on new beginnings and those feelings of freedom everyone gets around this time of year. That sense of renewal, refreshment and a chance to almost start over slowly infuse our minds; putting a smile on our insides and out.

And we're not the only ones that feel this way -- our children do, as well.

Meet Daniel. As this is only his third spring, you can imagine his excitement as the warm weather invades the outdoors. Last fall, he couldn't quite figure out how to keep the pedals going forward and kept breaking instead. However, six months is an eternity for a three year old and after a quick tip from mom to "keep your heels down," he was off! You could feel his excitement as he confidently tore up the promenade in Riverside Park, pedaling madly until dark.

On the subject of renewal and freedom, what are your favorite "springtime firsts"? The first day you walk outside without a jacket. The first hint of spring bulbs peaking up from the ground. In Daniel's case, his first successful bike ride.

Let us know, we'd love to hear.